STARTER
Kashkeh Bademjan
A traditional Persian starter with fried aubergine, slow cooked in caramelised onions and garlic mixed with sour whey and garnished with golden caramelised onions, crispy garlic and fried dry mint
Beetroot Yoghurt
Bright pink strained yoghurt mixed with cooked beetroot, garnished with toasted cumin seeds and feta crumbles
Spinach Yoghurt
Strained yoghurt mixed with spinach and garlic, garnished with toasted pine nuts and olive oil
Sabzi Khordan
Fresh herbs, radishes and Persian bread basket.

MAIN
Reshteh Polo Ba Morgh
A traditional dish served the night before Nowruz. Slow cooked poussin served with fragrant saffron rice and toasted noodles. Topped with caramelised dates, golden sultanas, orange zest and blossom water

SIDES
Torshi
Mandana’s own recipe - homemade pickle with date molasses and fruits
Salad Shirazi
Finely chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and dried mint in a vinaigrette dressing

DESSERT
Bastani Sonati with Faloudeh
Traditional saffron and rose water ice cream, rolled in pistachio and topped with frozen rice noodles. Garnished with sour cherry jam

Persian Brewed Chai
Served with a selection of small handmade traditional Nowruz sweets